Cheesy Mushroom Quinoa and #MushroomMakeover Week 3
Cheesy Mushroom Quinoan and #MushroomMakeover Week 3 might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 175 calories, 8g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. For $1.0 per serving, this recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 683 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It is brought to you by Dinner Mom. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up quinoa, fresh thyme, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 83%. This score is great. Try Shaved Vegetable Pizzan and #MushroomMakeover Week 2, Vegetarian Pasta Fagioli #MushroomMakeover Week 4, and Slow Cooker Cheesy Mushroom Quinoa for similar recipes.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 cups broth, vegetable or chicken (low-salt)
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (or vegan substitute)
1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces of mushrooms, (white or baby bella,) finely chopped with a knife or food processor
1/2 white onion, diced
Equipment:
frying pan
pot
Cooking instruction summary:
Place quinoa and broth in a pot and bring to a boil.Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Grains will be soft and translucent and the germ ring will be visible on the outside of the grain.While the quinoa is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Saute mushrooms and onions for about 5 minutes or until softened and tender.When quinoa has finished cooking, add it to the skillet with the mushrooms and onions.Stir in cheese and thyme.Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Step by step:
1. Place quinoa and broth in a pot and bring to a boil.Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Grains will be soft and translucent and the germ ring will be visible on the outside of the grain.While the quinoa is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Saute mushrooms and onions for about 5 minutes or until softened and tender.When quinoa has finished cooking, add it to the skillet with the mushrooms and onions.Stir in cheese and thyme.Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
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